PR 13
Assobiadores - Paul da Serra - Fanal. Highlights: Fanal, Paul da Serra, laurel forest.
Decision for today
Status and basic weather do not show an obvious blocker. Still check IFCN/SIMplifica before starting.
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Access and parking
Quick access check
Start on the plateau. Fog in Fanal can make orientation very difficult.
Coordinates for navigation
32.76711, -17.10771Enter them into an offline map or the car's navigation before you set off: on mountain roads the signal can drop out for long stretches.
Public transport to the Fanal/Paul da Serra area is limited; check SIGA and have a plan B.
Search in SIGA: Fanal, Paul da Serra, Porto Moniz.
linear trail. Start: Fanal / Assobiadores. End: Fanal.
By car
Fanal / Paul da Serra. Set the start point in maps and check whether parking is available in the morning and afternoon.
Without a car
Search in SIGA: Fanal, Paul da Serra, Porto Moniz.
Return
This is a linear or logistically harder trail. Plan pickup, taxi or two transport legs.
Usually planned by car or an organized transfer.
Trail map
Orientation point
Fanal · start
This is an orientation point, not a full GPS trail.
Parking / access
Fanal / Paul da Serra
Start on the plateau. Fog in Fanal can make orientation very difficult.
1129-1434 m
Indicative values: elevations read from a terrain model along the GPS track, not measured on the path. On rock ledges and near tunnels the model can show the slope above the trail.
EU-DEM 25 m · OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Hike plan
Fanal / Assobiadores
Start point10.8 km · about 3 h 35 min · Moderate
Good to go. Status and basic weather do not show an obvious blocker. Still check IFCN/SIMplifica before starting.
PR 10 - Levada do Furado
Open alternativeOffline map / saved start
Signal in mountains and valleys can be unstable.
Water and snacks
A longer trail requires more supplies.
Power bank
A longer day outside increases battery use for maps and photos.
Daylight
Estimated time: about 3 h 35 min. Latest reasonable start: 15:54 (45 min buffer before dark).
Data confidence
IFCN live
Last read: 15/09/2026, 14:21.
official
Shown as official or consistent with the source label.
start
This is an orientation point, not a full GPS trail.
guidance
Checked: 14/05/2026, 01:00. Confirm schedules in SIGA.
Open-Meteo
Updated: 15/09/2026, 14:21. Refresh about every 1h.
Competitions are scheduled nearby on these dates. Expect closed access roads, full car parks or traffic on the trail itself.
TransMadeira
9/28/26 - 10/3/26 · cycling race
calhetaDates from the regional events calendar; confirm with the organiser before you travel.
After the hike
4.8(2,606 reviews)Google Maps rating, checked on 25 July 2026
On the coast at Seixal, the natural stop after dropping down from Fanal and after the routes in the São Vicente valley. Fish and seafood with an ocean view. Note that it is closed on Fridays.
We checked the ratings and hours once, on the date shown, and this kind of data ages fast: confirm before you drive out. We have no agreement with these places and earn nothing on these tips.
Trail FAQ
Open. Trail status and weather can change quickly. Before you go, check IFCN, SIMplifica, IPMA/ProCiv and local signage.
Roughly 3 h 35 min at a calm pace without longer breaks. Add time for photos and rest.
Entry costs €4.50 for visitors over 12. Pay online in SIMplifica and keep the confirmation for checks.
This trail requires booking or entry verification in SIMplifica before you start.
Fanal / Paul da Serra. Public transport to the Fanal/Paul da Serra area is limited; check SIGA and have a plan B.
check dog rules. May be possible with a dog, but check current rules, weather and passages.
Trail profile
General-purpose trail, but check status and weather before you go.
check dog rules
May be possible with a dog, but check current rules, weather and passages.